Battery Promotion at DVinfo.net

Matthew Rogers · March 7th, 2007, 09:55 AM

Ok, I am thinking about getting a 110 and remembered that the battery promotion only lasts until the end of the month. So two questions...is there any chance that the promotion would be extended, or a new promotion might happen?

Next question...I know the stock battery doesn't last jack, but how long does one of these IDX last on the 110? I know that on a DVCAM, that they last quite a long time...

Also, it seems like I am seeing different terms on the promtion... Do you have to buy the IDX system when you buy the camera, or do you fill in the PDF, send it in, and then receive it from JVC?

Thanks,

Matthew Rogers
http://www.macvilleproductions.com

Don Bloom · March 7th, 2007, 12:47 PM

the only thing I can answer is the length of time the battery will last and thats simply taking the wattage of the camera which is 17W into the wattage of the battery which is 71W so you get a touch over 4 hours if you run the battery dry-not recommended-AND if you're not using another accessory such as a light being powered by the camera battery using the power tap. I think if you figured 4 hours or just a bit under you'll be safe.

Don

Kit Hannah · March 7th, 2007, 01:41 PM

The dealer should send the battery system with the camera. That's how the promo works. Some delaers don't have the batteries in stock, so they will send it to you seperate, but regardless, you don't have to fill out anything to get the batteries. If they make you pay for batteries or make you fill something out, they're probably screwing you.

Adam Grunseth · March 7th, 2007, 02:51 PM

After the fiasco I went through trying to get my IDX battery kit, I was told part of the problem is they switched to a new system where the user claims the battery- not the dealer. I guess there were too many problems with having the dealer hand it all- but now on the JVC website there is a claim form to download that you have to sent it with a copy of your invoice to get your battery system.

Matthew Rogers · March 7th, 2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam Grunseth

After the fiasco I went through trying to get my IDX battery kit, I was told part of the problem is they switched to a new system where the user claims the battery- not the dealer. I guess there were too many problems with having the dealer hand it all- but now on the JVC website there is a claim form to download that you have to sent it with a copy of your invoice to get your battery system.

See, that's what I was thinking--that you just send in the paperwork and they send you the system. That's not as nice as having it sent with your camera, but then again it's better than having to pay full price for the battery system and it being a rebate.

Thanks,

Matthew

March 7th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#1
Matthew Rogers Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 152	Battery Promotion Ok, I am thinking about getting a 110 and remembered that the battery promotion only lasts until the end of the month. So two questions...is there any chance that the promotion would be extended, or a new promotion might happen? Next question...I know the stock battery doesn't last jack, but how long does one of these IDX last on the 110? I know that on a DVCAM, that they last quite a long time... Also, it seems like I am seeing different terms on the promtion... Do you have to buy the IDX system when you buy the camera, or do you fill in the PDF, send it in, and then receive it from JVC? Thanks, Matthew Rogers http://www.macvilleproductions.com Last edited by Matthew Rogers; March 7th, 2007 at 10:01 AM. Reason: forgot!

March 7th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	the only thing I can answer is the length of time the battery will last and thats simply taking the wattage of the camera which is 17W into the wattage of the battery which is 71W so you get a touch over 4 hours if you run the battery dry-not recommended-AND if you're not using another accessory such as a light being powered by the camera battery using the power tap. I think if you figured 4 hours or just a bit under you'll be safe. Don

March 7th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#3
Kit Hannah Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 528	The dealer should send the battery system with the camera. That's how the promo works. Some delaers don't have the batteries in stock, so they will send it to you seperate, but regardless, you don't have to fill out anything to get the batteries. If they make you pay for batteries or make you fill something out, they're probably screwing you.

March 7th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#4
Adam Grunseth Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 393	After the fiasco I went through trying to get my IDX battery kit, I was told part of the problem is they switched to a new system where the user claims the battery- not the dealer. I guess there were too many problems with having the dealer hand it all- but now on the JVC website there is a claim form to download that you have to sent it with a copy of your invoice to get your battery system.